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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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At above 40mph it seems both of the front wing windows whistle, presumably from old mediocre window seal surfaces ('89 model). I jammed a chunk of paper under one of the locks, which holds pressure against it and *sorta* works, but it seems pretty cheesy. What's involved in swapping out those seals is it painful, and is there an aftermarket unit, or am I looking at a dealer item? If I keep driving it like it is, it will have 2 holes, one that makes it whistle, and the other from a .357 magnum round
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Do you have a radio?
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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yes, the single non-stock thing on this machine Shortly I should have the howling wheel bearing problem solved, (much thanks to CF on a separate post) which means there won't be the steady drone from the rear so I guess wattage might win out if I can't find another solution
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Haha yeah. Iwould say that wheel bearing is a higher priority than the vent wings.

but some clear silicone would solve the problem sealing up that wing, but it would no longer be a vent. maybe??
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by unclecameron
At above 40mph it seems both of the front wing windows whistle, presumably from old mediocre window seal surfaces ('89 model). I jammed a chunk of paper under one of the locks, which holds pressure against it and *sorta* works, but it seems pretty cheesy. What's involved in swapping out those seals is it painful, and is there an aftermarket unit, or am I looking at a dealer item? If I keep driving it like it is, it will have 2 holes, one that makes it whistle, and the other from a .357 magnum round
A 357 is way too big, you can get away with a 22..lol...Tj
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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well whatd ya do ?
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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it doesn't make any noise at the moment, but when I get the rearend back together I'll let you know
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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A 357 is way too big, you can get away with a 22..lol...Tj

Yeah, but the recoil from a .357 is SO much more satisfying...
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